Wind Power Challenge
Suitable for KS2 - 4, this renewable energy challenge puts students' competitive spirits to the test.
Students are given minimal materials and asked to design a wind powered machine that can lift a weighted cup off the floor. Teachers instruction sheets, related video clips and even certificates are provided.
This activity is accredited by the British Science Association as suitable to count towards a CREST Star Investigators SuperStar award. For more information about the scheme please visit their website http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/creststar
Why not incorporate this fun activity into a way of 'raising' money for Practical Action's projects in developing countries?
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Teacher's Instruction sheets |
Wind turbine images |
Well done certificates |
Congratulations winning team certificates |
Video: renewable energy in Sri Lanka
This short film shows how a people-centred approach to technology provides energy access in Sri Lanka. Double-click on the player on the right to view.
This video can also be downloaded in WMV format:
low-res 565k | medium-res 1.6Mb
Watch more of Practical Action's energy work on video.
video of wind turbine exploding
Comment from B Ryan on TES connect
great - could be used in many contexts
Used today with year 9s study electricity and energy. They found the task challenging, really good links to SEAL with this activity.
Videos are very good, the wind turbine blowing up was really popular with the year 9 boys!
All in all, can be used to make a challenging and great skills based lesson.
